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WHEELS & LOOMS 

SINCE 1934

Welcome to the Ashford world of spinning, weaving and textile crafts 

In 1934 Walter Ashford founded Ashford Handicrafts Ltd, a company that has become a 

world leader in the manufacture of quality wheels, looms and textile equipment. 

Today we, together with our loyal team, have produced over 700,000 wheels and looms. 

We use only the finest native New Zealand Silver Beech hardwood, sourced from 

sustainably-managed forests with Forest Stewardship Council approval. 

Our wheels, looms and carders are the result of more than 75 years’ experience, 

customer feedback and research and development. They are designed to be simple, 

easy to assemble and finish and fun to use. 

We recently bought into a woollen mill in Milton, New Zealand to ensure the ongoing 

supply of quality fibre. 

Experience the joy and pleasure of creating your own unique yarns, fabric, garments and 

homeware using our wheels, carders, looms, fibres and yarns. Relax knowing your crafts 

are sustainable, renewable and environmentally-friendly. 

We invite you to join our family of textile artists around the world. 

Kind regards,

traditional 

A classic for over 45 years 

The world's most popular spinning wheel. The 

large 22" wheel is mounted on ball bearings 

for effortless spinning. Includes 4 bobbins 

and lazy kate. Choose single drive or double 

drive. Natural or lacquered. 

Wheel diameter 56cm (22") 

Orifice 

1cm (⅜") 

Bobbin capacity 100g (3-4oz) 

Single drive ratios 6.5, 12.5, 17.5 

Double drive ratios 7.5, 10 (14 bobbin lead) 

Weight 

8kg (17½lb) 

Accessories: 

distaff, double treadle 

kit, sliding hook flyer, 

sliding hook flyer 

jumbo, basic jumbo 

flyer unit, complete 

jumbo flyer unit, quill 

spindle, bobbins 

spinning chair 

Ensures good posture and freedom 

of movement when spinning. 

Seat height 43cm (17"). 

Natural or lacquered. 

traveller 

Small and beautiful 

A compact castle spinning wheel now with 

ball bearings for effortless spinning. Includes 

4 bobbins and built-in lazy kate. Smooth and 

quiet with treadles mounted on polyurethane 

hinges. Choose single drive or double drive. 



Orifice 

1cm (⅜") 


Single drive ratios 5.5, 10, 14 

Double drive ratios 6.5, 8.5 (11.5 bobbin lead) 

Weight 

7kg (15lb) 

Accessories: 

distaff, double treadle kit, 

sliding hook flyer, sliding hook 

flyer jumbo, basic jumbo flyer 

unit, quill spindle, bobbins 

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elizabeth 2 

Form and function 

A simply stunning spinning wheel. Large 

24" wheel is mounted on ball bearings for 

effortless spinning. Double drive. Includes 4 

bobbins and lazy kate. Natural or lacquered. 


Orifice 

1cm (⅜") 


Ratios 

8.5, 11, 15 (18 bobbin lead) 

Weight 

9kg (20lb) 

Accessories: 

sliding hook flyer, 

jumbo sliding hook flyer , 

double treadle kit, 

high speed double drive, 

adaptor kit, distaff, 

quill spindle 

spinning accessories 

double treadle kits 

For traditional, traveller 

or elizabeth. 

sliding hook flyer 

Choose standard or 

jumbo, single or double 

drive. Includes 1 bobbin. 

basic jumbo 

flyer unit 

Ratios 4.5, 9.0 

lace flyer kit 

Ratios 15, 20, 30, 40 

For traditional and 

traveller single drive. 

distaff 

Dress the distaff for 

spinning linen and 

historical re-enactments. 

Kits for traditional, 

elizabeth, traveller or kiwi. 

2 

complete jumbo 

flyer unit 

Ratios 4.5, 9.0 

high speed 

double drive 

adaptor kit 

Ratios 14, 17.5 

quill spindle 

For traditional, 

traveller or 

elizabeth

joy 2 

A very portable spinning wheel. 

Convenient carry handle. Flyer and 

bobbins fit into the frame to allow the 

treadle board to fold flat. The wheel 

and flyer are mounted on ball bearings 

for effortless spinning. Smooth and 

quiet with treadles mounted on 

polyurethane hinges. Choose single or 

double treadle. Includes a sliding hook 

flyer, 3 large bobbins and built-in lazy 

kate. Assembled and lacquered. The 

Joy 2 single and double treadle are also 

available as a combo with a carry bag. 

Wheel diameter 40cm (15¾") 

Orifice 1cm ( 3 / 8") 


Ratios 6, 8, 11, 14 

Weight 

from 5kg (11lb) 

Accessories: 

freedom flyer, 

carry bag, bobbins 

single treadle 

Ready to go 

double treadle 

joy freedom flyer 

Spin novelty and art yarn. Huge 25mm 

(1") orifice and yarn guides. Includes 

freedom flyer and jumbo bobbin. 

joy carry bag 

Padded, zipped canvas 

carry bag with three 

pockets and shoulder 

strap for folded Joy. 

JB 

SHFB 

SB 

LB 

maintenance kit 

Keep your wheel in perfect condition. 

wax polish 

Protect and restore 

your spinning wheel 

with this easy-to-apply 

wax finish. 

JDDB SHFDDB DDB HSDDB 

bobbins 

Single drive - jumbo (JB), sliding hook flyer 

(SHFB), standard (SB), lace (LB). 

Double drive - jumbo (JDDB), sliding hook 

flyer (SHFDDB), double drive/elizabeth (DDB), 

high speed (HSDDB). 

Country spinner bobbin (not shown) 

yarn gauge 

12.5mm (½") and 

25mm (1") slots. 

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kiwi 2 

Great value 

Simple and easy to use. Strong MDF wheel 

with ball bearings. Single drive. Smooth 

and quiet with treadles mounted on 

polyurethane hinges. Includes sliding hook 

flyer, 3 large bobbins and built-in lazy kate. 


Wheel diameter 45cm (17½") 

Orifice 

1cm (⅜") 


Ratios 5.5, 7.25 

Weight 

5.5kg (12lb) 

Accessories: 

high speed kit, 

jumbo flyer kit, 

distaff, bobbins 

kiwi high 

speed kit 

Ratios 11, 14 

kiwi jumbo 

flyer unit 

Ratios 4, 5 

e-Spinner 

Production machine 

Relax and spin all day. Quiet motor drives flyer. 

Variable speed for spinning fine to bulky yarns. 

Light, compact and portable. Includes sliding 

hook flyer, 3 jumbo bobbins and lazy kate. 

Assembled and lacquered. Includes transformer 

and wall plugs for Australia/New Zealand, 

Europe/Scandinavia, Japan/USA and UK. 

Orifice 

Motor 

Speed 

Bobbin capacity 

Power supply 

Weight 

1.5cm (⅝") 

12volt DC 1.25amp 

0-1200rpm 

225g (8oz) 

100 - 240 volts 

2.8kg (6lb) 

Accessories: 

12v car cord 

bobbins 

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country 

For art yarns 

charka 

The huge 27mm (1⅛") orifice, flyer 

and bobbin make spinning and plying 

thick art yarn easy. Bobbin holds 1kg 

(2.2lb) of yarn. The 3 slow ratios enable 

the spinner to control and manipulate 

the yarn as it is being drafted. Bobbin 

lead with positive leather flyer brake. 

Provision for 2 extra bobbins in the frame 

for storage and plying. The wheel is 

mounted on ball bearings for effortless 

spinning. Smooth and quiet with treadles 

mounted on polyurethane hinges. 


Spin fine yarns and short 

fibres on this compact and 

portable accelerated charka. 

Two ratios – 80:1 for cotton, 

silk, angora or fine wool 

and 16:1 for medium length 

fibres. Wheel and spindles 

mounted on ball bearings. 


Ratios 16, 80 

Weight 

2.4kg (5¼lb) 


Orifice 

2.7cm (1⅛") 

Bobbin capacity 900g to 

1kg (2.2lb) 

Ratios 3, 4, 5 

Weight 

8kg (17½lb) 

For centuries spinning was a necessity for human survival. Now we can enjoy this 

traditional craft as a pastime that is relaxing and ultimately practical. 

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spinning accessories 

niddy noddy sampler 

Makes a 90cm (36") skein. 

upright lazy kate 

niddy noddy 

Makes a 1.5m (60") skein. 

competition lazy kate 

Control bobbins when 

plying with adjustable brake 

tension. With carry handle. 

elizabeth lazy kate 

yarn holders 

kiwi skeiner 

Holds up to 1.5m 

(60") skeins. 

skeiner 

Holds up to 1.5m 

(60") skeins. 

wooden umbrella swift 

Holds up to 1.85m (72") skeins. 

wool winder 

Wind balls up to 

100gms (4oz). 

jumbo wool winder 

Wind balls up to 

500gms (17½oz). 

cone winder 

Wind cones up to 

100gm (4oz). 

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drop spindles 

drop spindle collection 

A convenient set of 5 top whorl spindles and 

stand. Spin a wide range of fibres from super 

fine on the lightest spindle to long lustrous 

fleece on the heaviest spindle. The whorls are 

hollow underneath, making them lightweight 

with maximum momentum. Lacquered with a 

unique wire hook. 

student 

A great student top whorl 

spindle with a fixed whorl 

and screw hook. 85mm, 80gm 

(3 ½", 2 ¾oz) 

classic 

Our popular bottom whorl 

spindle with removable 

whorl and unique wire hook. 

100mm, 90gm (4", 3oz) 

90mm (3½") 80g (2¾oz) 

80mm (3⅛") 50g (1¾oz) 

70mm (2¾") 35g (1¼oz) 

60mm (2⅜") 20g (¾oz) 

50mm (2") 15g (½oz) 

top whorl spindles 

The same as in the collection 

but sold separately. 

turkish 

A unique spindle with 

removable bars for winding 

balls on the spindle and 

unique wire hook. 

155mm, 60gm (6", 2oz) 

Spinning is a unique process of using your hands and feet to transform a fibre into a 

continuous thread. Feel nature as different fibres pass through your hands. 

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wild drum carder 

Fibre preparation made easy 

wild drum carder 

Your art yarn starts here. Prepare your 

fibres effortlessly for spinning wild art 

yarn. The extra long teeth allow you to 

card differing fibres and fabric, ribbon, 

feathers paper etc. Have fun creating 

and mixing your own blends and colours. 

Carding width 10cm (4"). 

Card 40g (1½oz) batts. 

Extra long, fine 72 point teeth. 

Carding ratio 6:1 – For smooth 

controlled blending. 

Adjustable drums to suit all fibres. 

Includes packer brush, cleaning brush, 

doffer and clamps. 

Assembled and lacquered. 

cleaning brush 

Also available 

separately 

doffer 

Also available 

separately 

standard drum carders 

standard drum carder 

Prepare your fibres effortlessly for 

spinning or felting. Have fun creating 



Card 50g (2oz) batts. 

Choose coarse 36 or 

fine 72 point teeth. 

Two carding ratios for more flexibility. 

4:1 – For creative blending of slivers. 

6:1 – For smooth, controlled carding 

of fleeces. 


Clamps and doffer included. 


Accessories: 

packer brush 

cleaning brush 

coarse 36 point 

fine 72 point 

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wide drum carder 

For spinners and felters 

wide drum carder 

Prepare your fibres effortlessly for 

spinning or felting. Have fun creating 




Fine 72 point teeth. 



6:1 – For smooth, controlled carding 

of fleeces. 





packer brush 

Adjustable packer brush to 

smooth, control and pack more 

fibres onto the large drum. Card 

mohair, angora, alpaca and other 

fine low crimp fibres. Will fit all 

Ashford 20cm (8") drum carders. 

superfine drum carder 

Prepare your fine or luxury fibres 

effortlessly for spinning or felting. Have 

fun creating and mixing your own blends 

and colours. 



Superfine 120 point teeth. 



6:1 – For smooth, controlled carding of 

fleeces. 





superfine 120 point 

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hand carders 

classic hand carders 

Used in pairs to card and 

prepare your fibres in the 

traditional way. Comfortable 

round handle. Quick to 

assemble. Choose fine 72 

point or superfine 108 point. 

student hand carders 



traditional way. Strong 

moulded 1 piece plywood 

bat. Fine 72 point. 

mini hand carders 



traditional way. Strong 

lightweight moulded 1 piece 

plywood bat that is easy on 

the wrists. Choose fine 72 

point or superfine 108 point. 

flick carder 

Prepare staples of fibre ready 

to spin. Comfortable round 

handle that is easy on the 

wrist. Fine 72 point. 

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Experience the joy and satisfaction of carding, spinning, weaving, dyeing and felting. 

Enjoy colour, texture and fibre in a thousand different ways.

sampleIt loom 

A cute little loom for new and experienced 

weavers. Learn new techniques or sample 

wonderful yarns. The perfect gift for the 

new weaver. Warp it up and be weaving in 

minutes. Comfortable handles and strong 30 

teeth nylon ratchets. Clicker pawls remain 

in place when weaving or transporting the 

loom. The 20cm (8") weaving width allows 

you to sample all your favourite rigid heddle 

patterns. Only 1.1kg (2.5lb). Includes 7.5 

dpi (30/10) reed, step-by-step instruction 

booklet, 2 shuttles, threading hook, warping 

peg and clamp. 

Weaving width 20cm (8") 

Extra reeds 5, 7.5, 10, 12.5 dpi 

rigid heddle loom 

Great value 

The rigid heddle loom is very versatile and easy to use. Warp it up and be 

weaving in minutes. Create your own beautiful unique garments with colour 

and texture. Comfortable handles and strong 40 teeth nylon ratchets. Clicker 

pawls remain in place when weaving or transporting the 

loom. Includes 7.5dpi (30/10) reed, 

step-by-step instruction booklet, 2 shuttles, 

threading hooks, warping peg and clamps. 

Weaving widths 

40cm, 60cm, 80cm, 120cm 

(16", 24", 32", 48") 

Accessories: second heddle kit, 

extra reeds 5, 7.5, 10, 12.5dpi, 

loom stands 

second heddle kit 

Weave detailed patterns 

up to 25 epi. 

rigid heddle loom stand 

Strong frame with 2 shelves and foot rest. 

Stands for 40cm, 60cm, 80cm, 120cm 

(16", 24", 32" 48") looms. 

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knitters loom 

Combine colour and texture to create your own unique fabric on this ultra 

portable rigid heddle loom. Compact and lightweight. Three great weaving 

widths from scarves to shawls. Comfortable handles and strong 30 teeth 

nylon ratchets. Clicker pawls remain in place when weaving, folding 

or transporting the loom. Includes 7.5dpi (30/10) reed, step-by-step 

instruction booklet, 2 shuttles, threading hooks, warping peg and clamps. 

Assembled and lacquered. The 30cm and 50cm looms are also available 

as a combo with a carry bag. 

Weaving widths 

30cm, 50cm , 70cm 

(12", 20", 28") 

Accessories: 


extra reeds 

5, 7.5, 10, 12.5dpi, 

loom stands 

70cm (28") knitters loom. 

Stand sold separately. 

weaving accessories 

pickup sticks 

7 sizes 

stick shuttles 

6 sizes 

fringe twister quad 

Create the perfect twisted 

fringe or decorative cord. 

Clamp included. Lacquered. 

boat shuttle 

bobbin winders 

wooden or metal 

cotton shuttles 

3 sizes 

belt shuttle 

bobbins 

nylon or paper 

packs of 10 

boat shuttles 

29cm (11½") or 35cm 

(14") bobbin included. 

hobby bench 

Lift up seat for storage. 

Four seat heights. 

49cm (19"), 52cm (20") 

56cm (22"), 60cm (23") 

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knitters loom accessories 


Weave detailed patterns up to 25 epi. 

Kit includes 2 reed support blocks and 

detailed instructions. You will also 

need a second reed the same dpi as 

your existing reed. 

support brace kit 

Optional support brace kit for 30cm, 50cm 

(12", 20") loom stands. 

carry bag 

Padded, zipped canvas carry bags with 4 

pockets and shoulder straps. Available for 

30cm, 50cm, 70cm (12", 20", 28") looms. 

knitters loom stand 

Adjustable angle ensures relaxed weaving. 

Comfortable foot rest. Lacquered. The 70cm 

(28") stand has a support brace. 

Fold and go with weaving in place. 

tapestry looms and inkle looms 

tapestry loom 

Be creative and weave your 

own art or rugs. Revolving 

frame for fast warping. 

Adjustable warp tension, 

height and weaving angle. 

Includes two tapestry bobbins 

and warping instructions. 

Standard loom weaves 

53 x 66cm (21 x 26") 

Large loom weaves 

103 x 74cm (40 x 29") 

inkle loom 

Weave warp faced decorative 

braids, bands and belts. Strong 

construction. Includes a clamp 

and belt shuttle. 

Warp length up to 340cm (134") 

weaving frames 

Learn to weave. 

Large 70 x 50cm (27 x 19") 

Small 35 x 25cm (13 x 9") 

inklette loom 

Weave warp faced decorative 

braids, bands and belts on this 

portable little loom. Includes a shuttle. 

Warp length up to 180cm (72") 

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table loom 4 shaft 

Weave traditional and modern patterns 

to create your own original fabrics. 

Castle folds flat for transport. Overhead 

beater with automatic bounce back. 

Comfortable handles and strong 40 

teeth nylon ratchets. Clicker pawls 

remain in place when weaving, folding 

or transporting the loom. Includes 

stainless steel reed 10dpi (40/10), 

step-by-step warping instruction 

booklet, texsolv heddles, threading 

hooks, 2 shuttles. Lacquered. 

Extra reeds 6, 8, 10, 12, 16dpi. 

Weaving width 

40cm, 60cm, 80cm (16", 24", 32") 

Folded height 18cm (7") 

Weight 

from 7kg (15.5lb) 

table loom stand 

Strong frame with 2 shelves and 4 treadles for 

direct tie up. Folds flat for storage. Lacquered. 

Stands for 40cm, 60cm, 80cm 

(16", 24", 32") looms. 


Weave traditional and modern patterns 

to create your own original fabrics. 

Castle folds flat for transport. Overhead 

beater with automatic bounce back. 


teeth nylon ratchets. Clicker pawls 

remain in place when weaving, folding 

or transporting the loom. Includes 

stainless steel reed 10dpi (40/10), 

step-by-step warping instruction 

booklet, texsolv heddles, threading 



Weaving width 

40cm, 60cm, 80cm (16", 24", 32") 

Folded height 18cm (7") 

Weight 

from 9kg (20lb) 

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katie table loom 8 shaft 

Perfect for workshops, sampling, travel 

and fun. Eight harness, compact, portable 

loom. Overhead beater with automatic 

bounce back. Flip beater and front 

beam out of the way for easy threading. 


teeth nylon ratchets and pawls. Includes 

stainless steel reed 10dpi (40/10), stepby-step 

instruction booklet, 320 texsolv 

heddles, threading hooks, 2 shuttles and 

carry bag. Assembled and lacquered. 


Fold and go with 

weaving in place. 


Folded height 47cm (18½") 

Folded width 47cm (18½") 

Folded depth 27cm (10½") 

Weight 

6.5kg (14¼lb) 


carry bag included 

Padded, zipped canvas 

carry bag with pockets, 

hand and shoulder straps. 

Weave intricate and detailed patterns. 

Overhead beater with automatic bounce 

back. Includes stainless steel reed 12dpi 

(48/10), step-by-step warping instruction 

booklet, 1600 texsolv heddles, threading 




Weight 

18kg (39lb) 

loom stand 

Stand folds flat. Strong frame with 

2 shelves. Lacquered. 

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warping tools 

warping mill 

15m (50’) warp. 

Spins for quick 

winding. Includes 

clamp. 

warping frame 

11m (37’) warp. 

warping frame (small) 

4.5m (14½’) warp. Lacquered. 

Perfect companion for Katie loom. 

second back beam 

2nd back roller and 

beam for perfect 

tension when warping 

with different yarns. 

40cm, 60cm, 80cm 

(16", 24", 32") 

raddle 

Easy and even warping. 

Steel pins spaced 

12.5mm (½") apart. 

Lacquered. 

30cm, 40cm, 60cm, 80cm 

(12", 16", 24", 32") 

dyes 

Our dyes are for all protein 

fibres. They are easy to use, 

safe and comply with Oeko-Tex 

Standard 100. The colours are 

clean and vibrant and very economic. 

Because they are 100% 

concentrate you only need 10g 

to dye 1kg of fibre. Use white 

vinegar to fix the dyes. Have 

fun creating your own colours. 

Available in 10g, 50g, and 

250g tubs. 

250g 50g 10g 

rainbow wool dye 

collection 

Contains 3 primary 

colours to make all the 

colours of the rainbow. 

10 and 50g packs 

wool dye collection 

12 x 10g colour pack 

yellow 

scarlet 

purple 

navy blue emerald brown 

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rust 

hot pink 

blue 

teal 

green 

black

felting 

Needle felting is a quick and easy way 

to felt fibre without soap or water. 

needle felting punch 

Includes 5 needles, 

medium gauge. 

felting board 

Durable timber with an oil 

finish and curved grooves 

allow the water to run off. 

felting needles 

Available in packs of 10 or 100. 

4 gauges: triangular fine 40, 

star 38, medium 36, coarse 32. 

needle felting punch student 

Includes 3 needles, 

medium gauge. 

needle felting foam 

Ideal base for needle 

felting. 

15cm (6") square 

needle felting starter kit 

Includes book, needles, fibre, foam and 

water soluble fabric. 

beagle and butterfly kits 

Kits include everything you need 

to make the projects. 

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wool sliver 

Ashford wool sliver is 100% pure New Zealand wool. Our wool is grown on 

sheep farms in the South Island of New Zealand where the sheep graze 

on large grassy paddocks and are free from mulesing. We only use wool 

with good length that is free from breaks, has high bulk, brightness, low 

vegetable matter and is the correct micron. The wool is washed using a 

standard aqueous treatment with eco-friendly biodegradable detergent. 

Then in our very own woollen mill in Milton, our staff ensure every process 

is to the highest standard. We start by dyeing the wool using ecologicallysafe 

Oeko-Tex compliant dyes, then steam drying, carding, gilling, 

combing and finally winding into 1kg (2.2lb) bumps. The sliver is then 

ready to use with no waste or preparation required. Choose from over 100 

beautiful colours and delicious blends. 

Coldstream Estate Corriedales 

Choose from our range of wool sliver. 

Corriedale ~30 Micron. Soft wool for fine-medium spinning. Ideal for baby wear, woven, knitted, crocheted, felted garments and homeware. 

Merino ~22 Micron. Very fine wool for fine spinning, knitting, felting, crochet and lace work. 

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USA Names 

001 Kiwifruit Moss 

002 Jelly Bean Navy 

003 Cheesecake Marigold 

004 Green Tea Fir 

005 Plum Duff Eggplant 

006 Pumpkin Pie Pumpkin 

007 Spearmint Teal 

008 Grape Jelly Lilac Haze 

009 Nutmeg Nutmeg 

010 Bubblegum Sky Blue 

011 Marshmallow Rose 

012 Strawberry Shortcake Berry 

013 Blueberry Pie Periwinkle 

014 Liquorice Black 

015 Chilli Pepper Chilli Pepper 

016 Grey Smoke 

017 Peach Copper 

018 Cookie Camel 

019 Bean Sprout Lima Bean 

020 Chocolate Chocolate 

Corriedale 

USA Names 

M 021 Blue Blue 

022 Green Green 

M 023 Magenta Magenta 

024 Orange Orange 

M 025 Purple Purple 

M 026 Turquoise Turquoise 

M 027 Yellow Yellow 

M 028 Scarlet Red 

M 029 Skin Cherub 

M 030 Ice Ice 

M 031 Apricot Apricot 

M 032 Mint Mint 

M 033 Cupcake Cupcake 

M 034 Lavender Sweet Pea 

M 035 Honey Honey 

M 036 Butterscotch Butterscotch 

M 037 Toffee Toffee 

M 038 Olive Olive 

M 039 Aubergine Aubergine 

M 040 Candy Floss Candy 

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041 Indigo Indigo 

042 Lagoon Lagoon 

043 Lime Lime 

044 Lilac Lavender 

045 Lemon Lemon 

046 Pansy Pansy 

047 Raspberry Raspberry 

048 Tangerine Tangerine 

049 Cherry Red Cherry Red 

050 Amethyst Amethyst 

051 Fern Green Fern Green 

091 White White 

092 Natural Light Light 

093 Natural Medium Medium 

094 Natural Dark Dark 

Available in Merino or Corriedale 

USA Names 

Corriedale stripy colour blends 

120 Spring Mornings 

121 Autumn Dusk 

122 Winter Nights 

123 Summer Days 

124 Natural Fusion

Premium 100% pure New Zealand wool 

merino 19 micron 

045 035 

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merino 22.5 micron 

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merino/bamboo blend 

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perendale 

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049 039 

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polwarth 

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040 011 

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romney 

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120 

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luxury fibres 

Add a little magic to your textile art. Treat yourself to our range of luxury 

fibres for your next project. These fibres feel and look wonderful and can be 

used on their own or blended with other fibres to create a very special effect. 

Choose from our hand-selected silks, linen, Tencel, bamboo, specialty wools 

and blends or rainbow dyed English Leicester. Available in 1kg (2.2lb) or 

100g (3½oz) bags. 

rainbow dyed english leicester 

mulberry silk tussah bamboo tencel 

silk hankies 

silk caps 

linen 

merino/bamboo blend 

silk/merino 

angelina gold 

angelina silver 

A luxurious blend of 20% 

Mulberry Silk / 80% Merino 

098 099 

100 

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104 

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Silk/Merino 

USA Names 

098 Juniper Black Currant 

099 Pomegranate Pomegranate 

100 Saffron Mango 

101 Cinnamon Field of Rye 

102 Peppercorns Woodland 

103 Salvia Ocean 

104 Mulberry Mulberry 

105 Poppy Seed Poppy Seed 

106 Spice Spice 

107 Damson Damson 

108 Vanilla Vanilla 

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All available in: 

1kg (2.2lb) bumps 

100gm (3½oz) bags

ooks, videos and dvds 

Ashford Book of Carding 

By Jo Reeve 

This practical and 

inspirational guide to 

carding has been revised 

and expanded to include 

wild carding, blending 

exotic fibres and new 

projects using your carded 

fibre. 100 pages 

Ashford Book of Hand 

Spinning - By Jo Reeve 

Learn how to create 

unique yarns using 

different techniques and 

fibres. Five easy projects 

using your handspun yarn. 

Step-by-step instructions 

and colour photographs. 

116 pages 

Ashford Book of Dyeing 

By Ann Milner 

Comprehensive text on 

colour, chemical & natural 

dyes. Detailed explanation 

of dye types and recipes 

for their use. For novice or 

advanced textile artists. 

Six easy projects. 

148 pages 

Ashford Book of Needle 

Felting - By Barbara Allen 

Create adorable figures, 

beautiful flowers and 

scenes, striking jewellery 

and embellishments all in 

flat or sculpted felt. 

Step-by-step instructions 

and full colour photographs. 

112 pages 

Ashford Book of 

Weaving for the Four 

Shaft Loom 

By Anne Field 

This comprehensive book 

covers planning a warp, 

pattern drafting, weaving 

techniques and fourteen 

innovative projects. 

175 pages 


Weaving Patterns From 

Four to Eight Shafts 

By Elsa Krogh 

All of Elsa's favourite patterns 

- a mixture of classic weaves 

and modern techniques - for 

fashion and homeware. 

92 pages 

Ashford Book of Rigid 

Heddle Weaving 

By Rowena Hart 

Easy warping, weaving 

and projects including 

brooks bouquet, bronson 

lace and weaving with the 

second heddle kit. Create 

beautiful garments and 

crafts. 100 pages 


Weaving for Knitters 

By Rowena Hart 

25 easy, stunning scarf 

patterns using fancy yarns 

and the Ashford Knitters 

Loom. A great combination 

for weavers and knitters 

on the go. 64 pages 


Projects Volume 1 

24 fashion garments made 

on the Knitters Loom. Full 

colour pages with easy 

and inspirational projects 

for you, your family and 

friends. 32 pages 


Projects for the Eight 

Shaft Loom 

By Elsa Krogh 

A variety of techniques 

from twill variations in the 

Scandinavian tradition to 

multishaft summer-andwinter 

and modern backed 

weaves. 40 pages 

Spinning and Weaving 

the Ashford Way DVD 

or Video - Assembly, 

spinning, plying, carding, 

warping and weaving 

on the Ashford range, 

including a demonstration 

of the simple warping 

method on the Ashford 

Table Loom. Choose PAL or 

NTSC. 67 minutes 

Weaving on the 

Knitters Loom 

DVD - Warping and 

weaving instruction and 

inspirational ideas using 

this portable loom. 

Choose PAL or NTSC. 

12 minutes 

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Ashford Handicrafts Limited 

Factory and Showroom: 415 West Street 

P O Box 474, Ashburton, New Zealand 

Telephone 64 3 308 9087 

Facsimile 64 3 308 8664 

Email: sales@ashford.co.nz 

Internet: www.ashford.co.nz 

YOUR LOCAL ASHFORD DEALER 

Due to continual product development, specifications may change without notice. 

V15 MAY 13

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